away; b.e.[rewritting]

Chapter 50

"Hey Mrs. Baker," I say into my phone.

"Emilie, how many times have I told you to call me Laura?"

"I'm sorry, Laura. What can I help you with?" I say.

"I know you're with Billie but when you can, can you please buy some solo cups?"

"Uh yeah for sure," I say.

"Ok, great. Thanks," she hangs up.

"Ok, you ready?" I ask Billie. She nods. AG grabs the guitar and the 2 bags of clothes. I help Billie out of bed and we walk over to the door.

I open the door and we walk out.

~

It's now 6 PM. AG wanted to stay with me for the rest of her trip so she's probably chilling in my room. Right now, I'm with Billie in her house.

"Emilie, I wanna take a nap," she says. I get up from the couch and walk over to her in the kitchen. I wrap my arms around her waist and kiss her gently on her shoulders.

"Bed or couch?" I ask.

"Couch," she leans her head back. I smile at her and pick her up bridal style. She squeals.

I place her on the couch. I drape a blanket over her. One hand rested on the armrest and the other rested on the top of the cushion.

"I'm so in love with you," Billie whispers.

"And so am I," I lean down and kiss her. After, she turns on her side and falls asleep.

Finneas comes out of his room and notices the sleeping Billie on the couch.

"Isn't she so adorable when she's asleep?" Finneas asks.

"Yeah. She's the love of my life," I say, leaning against the kitchen counter.

"Then why'd you blow up on her last night?"

"I overreacted. I messed up. We get that, but I was still hurt that my own girlfriend wasn't defending me," I whisper.

"I get that but she probably thought that you would be able to stick up for yourself," Finneas says, coming over and sitting down at the small kitchen island.

I sigh.

"What are you and Clauds doing for new years?" I ask.

He immediately smiles. "And wheres the ring?" I whisper, taking a sip of my water.

"I heard that. Uh we were invited by the Bakers. So was Riley, Hannah, Lauren and Bryana. And AG is staying there and she doesn't really know anyone here so she'll be there," Finneas says, taking a bite out of an apple.

I nod. "And the ring?" I smirk.

"Soon? I don't know. I don't want to rush into it. I love Claudia. I really do. I just don't want to steal the spotlight from Lauren and Bryana."

"Hey, don't force it. Let it come up by itself. Just make sure you have a ring ready just in case," I smirk.

He playfully rolls his eyes. He opens his mouth to say something but was cut off by a groan from Billie. We both look over at her and see she has a terrified look on her face. She's still sleeping though.

I walk over to her and Finneas gets up walking over to her.

"Don't leave me. Don't forget about me. I'm right here!" Billie yells.

"Billie?" I say.

No response.

"Billie?!" Finneas is worries.